You can expect to find these four priorities - education, economic vitality, efficiency in government and the protection of families - woven into my decisions as Governor. They will serve as my compass as I work with you to chart a future course for our state.

He had the backing of Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel although he faced a difficult challenge in the Republican primary from former Nebraska Cornhuskers football coach and U. See also

Nebraska gubernatorial election 2010. He also served two terms as the Nebraska State Treasurer from 1994 to 2001.

He is a member of the Republican Party. David Eugene "Dave" Heineman (born May 12 1948) is an American politician who has been the 39th Governor of Nebraska since 2005.